Huntington Ingalls recently received a contract to research and develop advanced submarine technologies for current and advanced submarine platforms. This comes as no surprise in the current political climate around the world; many nations worldwide are investing in upgrades to their capabilities. Huntington Ingalls remains one of two contractors manufacturing nuclear-powered submarines for the United States Navy. Their entanglement with the United States military goes back into our history, beginning in 1898 with the construction of the Kearsage-class battleship.
Huntington Ingalls has participated in every major war of the 20th century. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed various historical and military sources to identify the most iconic warship and submarine class built by Huntington Ingalls. We included supplemental information from Military Factory and various other sources regarding the type, number of built, and notable ships.
With the current Ford-class aircraft carrier, Gerald R. Ford, Huntington Ingalls has more than established itself in the 21st century. Huntington Ingalls’ Newport News Shipbuilding division continues to add to the submarine fleets, creating the Columbia-class and Virginia-class submarines. All in all, Huntington Ingalls has produced over 30 different classes of warships and submarines, including battleships and aircraft carriers.
Why Are We Writing About Construction of Ships and Submarines?
It remains important to stay ahead of the technology curve in all military endeavors: land, sea, and air. In these rapidly changing times, this is even more the case. Military contracts allow manufacturers to plan ahead and continue their advancements for the present and future generations. That security keeps individuals in their jobs and the flow of information going. Ships and submarines have been a long-standing part of our military might, and this fact will not change soon. Understanding how technology has affected this industry helps us carry forward into whatever the future brings us. Huntington Ingalls has proven to be a solid and steady partner in these endeavors over time.
Here is a look at all the warships and submarine classes built by Huntington Ingalls.
33. Kearsarge-Class
The Kearsarge-class battleship was first built in 1898. Huntington Ingalls built two ships in total, the Kearsarge and Kentucky.
32. Illinois-Class
In 1898, the Illinois-class battleship was built. Huntington Ingalls built only one battleship like this.
31. Arkansas-Class
Huntington Ingalls built the Arkansas-class monitor in 1900. It was the only ship of this class built.
30. Pennsylvania-Class
The Pennsylvania class was first built in 1903. Huntington Ingalls built two total ships, the West Virginia and Maryland.
29. Virginia-Class
In 1904, the Virginia-class submarine was built. Huntington Ingalls built only one battleship like this.
28. Tennessee-Class
Huntington Ingalls built the Tennessee-class cruiser in 1906. North Carolina and Montana were two notable ships that were built.
27. Connecticut-Class
The Connecticut-class battleship was first built in 1907. Huntington Ingalls built only one of these, the Minnesota.
26. Delaware-Class
In 1909, the Delaware-class battleship was built. Huntington Ingalls built only one battleship like this.
25. New York-Class
Huntington Ingalls built the New York-class battleship in 1912. The Texas was the only ship of this class built.
24. Pennsylvania-Class
The Pennsylvania-class battleship was first built in 1915. Huntington Ingalls built one ship, the Pennsylvania.
23. New Mexico-Class
In 1917, the New Mexico-class battleship was built. Huntington Ingalls built only one battleship like this, the Mississippi.
22. Wickes-Class
Huntington Ingalls built the Wickes-class destroyer in 1918. Notable ships of this class were the Lamberton, Montgomery, Radford, and Gamble. Six destroyers in total were built.
21. Clemson-Class
The Clemson-class destroyer was first built in 1920. Huntington Ingalls built one ship, the Abel P. Upshur.
20. Colorado-Class
In 1920, the Colorado-class battleship was built. Huntington Ingalls built two ships of this class, the Maryland and West Virginia.
19. Northampton-Class
Huntington Ingalls built the Northhampton-class cruiser in 1929. Two cruisers of this class were built, Houston and Augusta.
18. Ranger-Class
The Ranger-class carrier was first built in 1933. Huntington Ingalls built only one of these carriers.
17. Yorktown-Class
In 1936, the Yorktown-class aircraft carrier was built. Huntington Ingalls built three carriers: the Yorktown, Enterprise, and Hornet.
16. Brooklyn-Class
Huntington Ingalls built the Brooklyn-class cruiser in 1936. The Boise was the only cruiser built of this class.
15. Sims-Class
The Sims-class destroyer was first built in 1938. Huntington Ingalls built two total destroyers of this class, the Mustin and the Russell.
14. South Dakota-Class
In 1941, the South Dakota-class battleship was built. Huntington Ingalls built only one battleship like this, the Indiana.
13. Essex-Class
Huntington Ingalls built the Essex-class aircraft carrier in 1942. Nine carriers of this class were built, notably the Essex, Yorktown, Intrepid, and Hornet.
12. Midway-Class
The Midway-class aircraft carrier was first built in 1945. Huntington Ingalls built two total ships, the Midway and Coral Sea.
11. Des Moines-Class
In 1948, the Des Moines-class cruiser was built. Huntington Ingalls built only one battleship like this, the Newport News.
10. Forrestal-Class
Huntington Ingalls built the Forrestal-class aircraft carrier in 1954. Two carriers of this class were built, the Forrestal and Ranger.
9. George Washington-Class
The George Washington-class submarine was first built in 1959. Huntington Ingalls built one of this class, the Robert E. Lee.
8. Skipjack-Class
In 1960, the Skipjack-class submarine was built. Huntington Ingalls built only one battleship like this, the Shark.
7. Enterprise-Class
Huntington Ingalls built the Enterprise-class aircraft carrier in 1960. The Enterprise was the only carrier of this class built.
6. Kitty Hawk-Class
The Kitty Hawk-class aircraft carrier was first built in 1964. Huntington Ingalls built two total carriers, the America and John F. Kennedy.
5. Nimitz-Class
In 1972, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier was built. Huntington Ingalls built ten carriers, notably the Nimitz, Abraham Lincoln, Harry S. Truman, and George H.W. Bush.
4. Virginia-Class
Huntington Ingalls built the Virginia-class cruiser in 1974. Four of these classes of cruisers were built: the Virginia, Texas, Mississippi, and Arkansas.
3. Los Angeles-Class
The Los Angeles-class submarine was first built in 1974. Huntington Ingalls built twenty-nine of these submarines. Notable ships were the Los Angeles and Miami.
2. Virginia-Class
In 2000, the Virginia-class submarine was built. Huntington Ingalls built twenty-two of this class of submarine. Notable ships were Virginia, California, Texas, and South Dakota.
1. Ford-Class
Huntington Ingalls built the Ford-class aircraft carrier in 2013.The Gerald R. Ford was the only carrier of this class built.
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